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Chapter 173?Who doesn't have a few maids, as a true man?
Chapter 173?Who doesn't have a few maids, as a true man?
Chapter 173?Who doesn't have a few maids, as a true man?
"Look at what you're saying. How can I take your money when you gave me my life?" Ivan quickly waved his hand.
Charlotte smiled and shook his head, "That won't do. Your tailor shop has just reopened, and you have children to raise. I can't take advantage of you."
"I've heard that the grocery store on Tucker Street has been selling anti-magic potions for a million copper coins. Even if it's twenty pieces of clothing, I still can't repay your kindness," Ivan said earnestly.
Charlotte understood the situation but still insisted, "In that case, for two dresses, you charge me for one, and the other one will be my treat."
"A treat?" All three people in the shop looked at him.
"Ahem..." Charlotte suddenly realized that the phrase might not be appropriate and felt a bit awkward, "Let's say I received it without paying."
Ivan suddenly understood and thought to himself that Doctor Charlotte had a unique way with words. Seeing his insistence, he reluctantly nodded. "Okay... I'll charge you 500 copper coins."
"How long will it take?" Charlotte asked as he took out money.
Ivan thought for a moment and said, "The fabric is readily available in the shop, and the designs aren't too complicated. It will take three days to complete."
"Alright, I'll come to pick it up in three days." Charlotte handed him five silver coins and bid farewell.
Three days later, the two custom-made dresses would be ready.
The efficiency of this tailor shop far exceeded his expectations.
In the past, even ordering one item online in the non-free shipping region wouldn't guarantee its delivery.
"Boss, did you used to enjoy freeloading?" After leaving the tailor shop, Vivian approached and asked quietly.
"Nonsense! How could someone as upright as me do such a thing?" Charlotte said seriously.
Vivian wore an expression of disbelief and muttered, "They said you used to hang out on Amman Street, whenever you had the chance, you would head straight to Amman Street..."
"Who said that?" Charlotte glanced at her. Who was it? They were talking behind his back!
"The bald owner of the bookstore next door and Mrs. Bella from the bakery," Vivian quickly sold out the gossipers.
"It was all a disguise," Charlotte's expression became somewhat mysterious as he lowered his voice.
"You mustn't tell anyone about my job change. The members of the Physicians Association are secretly watching me. If they discover how ambitious I am, they will surely come after me. At that time, you and Kasha..."
Vivian shivered in fear from Charlotte's dark and intimidating tone, but then her eyes gradually lit up.
She understood!
The previous behavior of the boss was all a pretense to appear as a failed and down-and-out individual, but in reality, he was a bookworm secretly working hard behind the scenes.
This was the boss she knew and recognized.
Having lost his magical source and yet secretly changed jobs in three years to become an intermediate knight.
This was so inspiring!
And the once revered Physicians Association had now become a villainous organization persecuting dissidents in her heart.
If the boss were to be framed by them again, leaving her and Kasha, two vulnerable women, how could they survive in the Abyss?
No, this must not happen!
She must help the boss hide and rebuild the image of a desolate youth.
"Boss, I know what to do," Vivian said seriously.
Charlotte was puzzled by her words but still nodded along, "As long as you understand my hardships."
Kasha carried a small box, following Charlotte with small steps, unable to hide her joy.
This was the first gift she received since coming to the Abyss, and it was also the first time she received such a beautiful dress."
Charlotte didn't rush back and walked with the two toward the middle of Tova Street. They hadn't gone far when they saw a building with pink and blue alternating colors in the distance.
With its unique round-pointed roof and vibrant colors, it resembled a fairytale castle, creating a stark contrast with the surrounding grayish-white buildings.
Even in the misty haze, it stood out.
"What is that? Such a beautiful house," Vivian exclaimed, her eyes lighting up.
"Abyss Academy," Charlotte said with a slight smile.
"Abyss Academy? Since when did the Abyss have an academy?" Vivian was puzzled but quickly remembered something. "Is it built by Headmaster Roland?"
"Yes, it's Roland's newly built academy," Charlotte nodded and continued walking.
As they entered, they noticed two knights in armor standing guard at the school gate, vigilantly observing the passersby.
Not only Charlotte and the others were curious, but the pedestrians were also gathering and discussing:
"Abyss Academy? The Duru family opened an academy in the Abyss?"
"It's for the children of wealthy families. Businessmen wouldn't engage in unprofitable ventures. The Duru family is the most skilled in business in the Abyss."
"Opening an academy is a good thing after all. It shows that the Duru family genuinely wants to create a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere on Tova Street. The rent isn't expensive now, so it's a good choice to do business here."
Charlotte didn't approach too closely. There was a fence surrounding the academy, with evergreen pine trees flourishing inside, perfectly blocking prying eyes from the outside.
Judging from the length of the fence, the academy was quite large in scale.
The houses on either side of the academy had only undergone simple exterior wall decorations and were not rented out to the public. They were probably reserved for the future expansion of the academy.
Charlotte did not doubt that Roland had set up a magic barrier in the academy, and its level was no less than Level Four.
A ray of sunlight broke through the mist and happened to shine on the academy signboard, giving the silver signboard a golden sheen.
"Headmaster Roland is amazing. He built such a large academy for the children, and in such a short amount of time," Vivian couldn't help but admire. She had overheard Charlotte and Roland's conversation at the dinner table that day.
"Yes, efficient and perfect. He's wealthy," Charlotte nodded in agreement.
The scale, grandeur, and speed of construction of the academy fully demonstrated Roland's financial capability.
It was indeed the ability that Charlotte envied the most.
After wandering outside for a while, Charlotte was preparing to take the two back to the clinic when Roland happened to walk out of the academy gate and spotted them.
"Charlotte, what are you doing here?!" Roland greeted him with a smile.
"Just taking them for a walk. I'm going to Ivan's to have two outfits customized for them," Charlotte said with a smile, introducing them to Roland.
"This is Kasha, the new cashier at my clinic, and Eileen, you know her."
"Hello, Headmaster Roland. Your academy is amazing," Vivian gave Roland two thumbs up.
"Thank you," Roland smiled and nodded, slightly proud of the praise.
"Hello, Headmaster Roland. I'm Kasha, the master's maid," Kasha greeted in a low voice, emphasizing her identity at the end of her sentence.
"Maid?" Roland looked at Charlotte, with a hint of teasing in his eyes.
Charlotte shrugged. He didn't expect Kasha to willingly reveal her role in front of others.
"I didn't expect you to build the Abyss Academy so quickly. The children are going to enroll soon," Charlotte said.
"I have to thank you for that," Roland said with a somewhat resentful tone.
"Thank me?" Charlotte was puzzled.
"You mean the wine? It's nothing. If there's good wine in the future, you can still bring it to drink with me."
"No, I'm talking about you bringing Jenny to my house," Roland's gaze turned unfriendly.
"Oh, that... It's no big deal. Just helping others," Charlotte smiled and waved, pretending not to notice Roland's resentment.
"But what does that have to do with the Abyss Academy?"
Roland looked helpless.
"She gave me five million and insisted that I use it to build the academy. She even brought a professional team of architects and construction workers from Calva and finished the academy in five days. They also helped recruit some experienced teachers."
Charlotte: ...
[What did I miss?
You handed five million copper coins to me casually?]
Charlotte had the impulse to kick Roland's face full of helplessness.
[So what if a rich woman gives you money and puts in the effort? Are you unhappy about being spoiled?]
"I see. It's just five million, and the construction is... alright," Charlotte looked around, unable to find any faults, only the sour feeling left.
"Come on, let me show you inside," Roland warmly invited them.
"Is that woman not inside?" Charlotte grew wary. He didn't want to be criticized by another inexplicable scumbag.
"Don't worry, she doesn't have that much time to stay in the Abyss," Roland reassured Charlotte, blocking his shoulder and smiling as they walked toward the school.
Charlotte thought the same. After all, Jane's identity was extraordinary.
Even Roland was reaching high by associating with her. It was impossible for her to just stay in the Abyss and not leave.